Workplace irritations that make you more productive

May 1, 2013 |Houston Chronicle Web Staff

Minor workplace annoyances can make you frustrated all day, but they could also make you more productive.

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Stupidity: The stupid colleague the next cubicle over is likely making you pull your hair out on a weekly basis, but they could be making the workplace run more efficiently.

A recent study found “functional stupidity,” or a person who doesn’t question decisions or the vision, can actually make the workplace more efficient or productive. Of course, the study also found those workers could end up costing the workplace down the line.

Stupidity: The stupid colleague the next cubicle over is likely making you pull your hair out on a weekly basis, but they could be making the workplace run more efficiently.

A recent study found “functional stupidity,” or a person who doesn’t question decisions or the vision, can actually make the workplace more efficient or productive. Of course, the study also found those workers could end up costing the workplace down the line.